US Business
Activist Jana Partners Urges Six Flags to Explore Sale
The theme-park company faces pressure following disappointing earnings amid a turnaround effort.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Trump Threatens Iran’s ‘Annihilation’ in U.N. Speech
Plus, a GOP senator calls for a Don Jr. probe and higher education looks to adapt.
US Business
Trump Weighs Diesel Export Ban as Fuel Prices Soar
The president said a decision would come “fast” on a potential restriction that several Republicans are championing.
Education
Crowder College to Host Traveling Exhibit About Missouri’s Struggle for Statehood
(Neosho, MO) – Struggle for Statehood, a traveling exhibit created by the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy and Missouri Humanities Council, partners in the Bicentennial Alliance, is on display inside Crowder College’s Longwell Museum in Neosho until […]
Health Care
Freeman Health System and KRI Sign Letter of Intent Regarding the Future of Fort Scott Health Care Services
Freeman Health System and KRI announced on September 21 the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore the future ownership and operation of Freeman Fort Scott Hospital. Since opening Freeman Fort Scott […]
US Business
Gap Is Getting Into the Boy-Band Business
The clothing company is making a foray into “fashiontainment” as it looks to cement its brands more deeply in popular culture.
Events
Tickets on Sale for the City of Joplin’s 2027 State of the Community Event on January 27
The City of Joplin is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the second annual State of the Community event. Scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 2027, the breakfast presentation has been designed […]
US Business
What Is the White House Press Pool?
President Trump’s decision to ban three news outlets from the White House escalated tensions between the president and the journalists who cover him.
Nonprofit
Lafayette House Leadership Takes the Stage at 2026 Missouri Behavioral Health Conference
Lafayette House is proud to announce that CEO Susan Hickam and Chief Program Officer Kelli Davis presented a session at the 2026 Missouri Behavioral Health Conference, held September 16 through 18 at the Hyatt Regency […]
US Business
A Rocket Supply Crunch Is Making It Harder to Hitch a Ride to Space
There’s a rush to secure flights as SpaceX winds down its flagship vehicle and rivals try to ramp up.